Healthcare needs for the LGBTQ+ community have been largely overlooked in the US. Folx, a company that provides plans, advice, and information, is one of a new breed of healthcare services that are using digital platforms to address the needs of marginalized communities.

A worrying number of trans people who are underinsured are seeking hormone therapy from unlicensed providers, putting their health at risk. A group that has long faced barriers and stigma when it comes to healthcare and insurance, they're demanding more accessibility and support.

Getting a vaccine may seem like the easiest choice in the world for some, but for others, a constellation of motivations and fears serves as barriers to accepting medical interference. Canvas8 polled 1,000 Americans and spoke to ten people to find out where they turn for trusted medical information.

Researchers in the US have revealed data showing that transgender adults have a higher risk of poor physical health, linked to the discrimination and transphobia that this community faces in their daily lives and due to the lacking services within the healthcare sector.